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Former Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach is one of female celebrities who accepted the challenge of posting a black-and-white photo of oneself. She accepted, hoping she could help empower and support all innocent beautiful women. "Challenge accepted. Be the woman who fixes others crown without telling the world it was crooked," said Wurtzbach on Instagram. Wurtzbach shared to her fans about the little research she did about the latest trend on social media. "I’ve been told that the real meaning behind this movement is more somber than it may seem; "This challenge originated in Turkey in order to raise awareness about the high rates of femicide in the country; "Turkish people wake up every day to see a b&w photo of a woman who has been murdered on their IG feed, on their newspapers, on their TV; "Then this b&w photo challenge started as a way for women to raise their voice. To stand in solidarity with the women we have lost. To show that one day, it could...

Former Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach has said she is an ally of the LGBTQIA+ community who will stand for their rights and their advocacies. "This #PrideMonth, we stand for the rights and advocacies of the LGBTQIA+ community. Being an ally is someone who gives a sense of a safe and affirming space for our loving community... Let's provide higher platforms for community members to openly discuss issues and concerns that affect us," said Wurtzbach on Instagram June 26. Wurtzbach also encouraged everyone to accept one another and understand each other's points of view. "Mas masaya pag tanggap natin ng buo ang isa't isa. ❤ Learning is always a two-way process.. we listen as we understand each other's points of view," she said. "Here we can discuss our differences and remind ourselves that we are together on this journey, and achieve our shared goals for equality.". "I know we may differ in opinions today.. but our constant discourse will mak...

Filipino beauty queens led by Miss Universe titleholders Pia Wurtzbach and Catriona Gray have joined forces in urging the public to junk the new anti-terror bill which Congress approved on June 3. Wurtzbach began her opposition to the controversial Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 with the tweet of the cards "Junk Terror Bill Now!" Then she followed it up with another tweet hashtag #ActivismIsNotTerrorism. "I'll be honest, I never really liked commenting about politics simply cos I felt like I didnt know enough. I wasn't confident enough to speak up... I also was never really a fan of tweeting (I'm barely online here) but I realized that I need my voice back...and I need to use it," the Filipino-German beauty queen tweeted. She added: "Sa lahat ng nangyayari ngayon sa Pilipinas at sa mundo.. overwhelming. Diba? Parang di mo alam kung maiiyak ka o magagalit. Parang pakiramdam mo minsan powerless ka. Parang sasabog yung puso mo. Yung feeling na parang may g...

Hours after former Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach revealed her relationship status, boyfriend Scottish businessman Jeremy Jauncey said that he is grateful for the kind words and the amazing things happening to them. "Things have certainly taken a crazy turn this year but I’m very grateful for the kind words and of course for the amazing things happening with @piawurtzbach and I 😘😊," said Jauncey on Instagram on June 2. Jauncey is the founder and CEO of travel vlog Beautiful Destinations and ambassador of World Wildlife Fund, an organization dedicated to wildlife preservation and endangered species. On June 1, Wurtzbach revealed that she is in a relationship with Jauncey. The couple appears on the cover of the latest issue of Philippines Tatler. The cover of the magazine was shot at Equinox Hotels in New York. Famed photographer Nigel Barker took the shots. In a separate IG post, Jauncey cited the importance of supporting each other, embracing differences and respecting equalit...

Binibining Pilipinas 2020 front-runner Samantha Bernardo of Palawan City went live on Facebook Monday afternoon, April 13, to cheer her fans and friends as she reminded them to stay home during these grim times. "Just stay at home and don't forget to stay healthy. Wash your hands all the time. I hope to see you soon in the activities of Binibining Pilipinas," said Bernardo who chatted with her fans from the comfort of her room. Bernardo, who is competing in Binibining Pilipinas for the third time, also paid tribute to the frontliners engaged in the fight against COVID-19. During the FB chat, this Binibini beauty invited her fans to ask questions about her journey to the most prestigious national pageant. She is also pushing for a malaria-free Philippines in 2030 as her advocacy. Towards the end of her Facebook Live chat, Bernardo gave away mobile load to winners of the game portion. Bernardo also picked her top 6 Binibini queens past and and present wh...

2015 Miss Universe Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach is keeping herself fit by working out at home with the aid of a mobile app. "There are so many ways to get a good workout in while staying at home. Shoutout to my trainer @gymbassy who trains me through an app. And I've been doing this for years now," said Wurtzbach on Instagram. The beauty queen said that she could not go out these days due to the threats of coronavirus so she, works out at home. "Hope you’re all staying home and making the most out of your time. 💙 I try to squeeze in a workout everyday (if time permits) and I love a good sweat! Working out can help you think clearer, gets you in a better mood, and helps build your immune system," she said. Wurtzbach has just arrived from Indonesia and Brazil where she shot her latest magazine cover. She also paid tribute to all the volunteers during the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon as a result of the COVID-19 breakout. On Instagram, Wurtz...

Pop News Philippines looks back at some of the highlights in Philippine modelling and pageants of 2019 that shocked, surprised, and endeared many pageants fans! Here are the 10 memorable moments in local pageantry and modelling (in no particular order): * PARTNERS NO MORE: Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. and Miss Universe Organization break ties after 55 years. * NEW PAGEANT: Creation of Miss Universe Philippines beauty pageant. * Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach is the first Filipino to have a wax figure exhibited in the famed Madame Tussauds Museum in Hong Kong. * MUTYA PILIPINAS VICTORY - Mutya Pilipinas tops among major national pageant in Philippines for 2019 after Cyrille Payumo wins Miss Tourism International. Its the only international title among top 5 major pageants in the country for 2019. Earlier, Mutya Pilipinas Tourism International 2019 Tyra Rae Goldman of Nevada was disqualified from the international competition. * BEAUTY QUEEN ...

When you say gin in the Philippines, only one brand comes to mind: Ginebra San Miguel.  Wherever you are, whatever your status, whether celebrating milestones or unwinding at the end of the day, it has become part of the Filipino’s way of life. Perhaps this is because Ginebra San Miguel represents more than a drink. It is a testament to the passion, perseverance and the unwavering spirit of the people it has served for almost two centuries. The Birth of an Icon The story of Ginebra San Miguel is the story of a drinking culture that began on March 10, 1834. From its humble beginnings in a small distillery in Quiapo, Manila, Ginebra San Miguel, the first-ever gin in the Philippines, was initially produced to cater to the affluent and colonial elite who stayed on in Manila and later shared with other wealthy Filipinos. Back then, Ginebra San Miguel was bottled in 20-liter glass jars wrapped in rattan weave called the dama juana. The brand, already an awa...

Reigning Miss Universe Catriona Gray arrived in Manila from New York on June 2 to headline a benefit gala and to crown  her succesor during the grand coronation of Bb. Pilipinas 2019 pageant. On June 4, Gray is expected to attend the benefit gala dubbed "Universe Gives Back" at a hotel in Pasay City. She will co-headline the event with Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach. The gala is a joint project of the Miss Universe Philippines and Binibining Pilipinas groups. It will benefit the organizations Love Yourself which Wurtzbach actively supports and Young Focus which Gray assists long before they became Miss Universe. The participating Filipino designers in the charity show are Albert Andrada, Michael Leyva, Rhett Eala, Ito Curata, Jot Losa, Avel Bacudio, Cherry Veric, and Martin Bautista. On June 9, Gray will pass on her crown to the new Miss Universe Philippines during grand coronation of Bb Pilipinas 2019 pageant which will be held at the Smart Aranet...

Former Miss Universe and UNAIDS Asia-Pacific goodwill ambassador Pia Wurtzbach has called on the public to help end discrimination as the world observed Zero Discrimination Day last March 1. "It is an opportunity to celebrate everyone’s right to live a full and productive life with dignity—no matter what they look like, where they come from or who they love," said Wurtzbach on Instagram. The Filipino-German beauty queen added: "Let’s come together to end discrimination and celebrate diversity, tolerance and inclusion." March 1 is Zero Discrimination Day, an annual worldwide event that promotes diversity and recognizes that everyone counts. It was on March 1, 2014 when the United Nations first celebrated Zero Discrimination Day after UNAIDS, a UN program on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), launched its Zero Discrimination Campaign on World AIDS Day in December 2013. Organizations like the UN actively pro...

A homecoming fit for a queen awaits Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray when she returns to Manila on Feb. 20, pageant organizers announced Feb. 1. Alongside her Binibining Pilipinas family, Gray will hold activities with select media and VIP guests, and participate in charitable activities with the Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. Chair Mrs. Stella Marquez Araneta. One of the highlights of Gray’s return to the Philippines will be the Grand Homecoming Parade that will provide fans and all Filipinos the chance to see and support Miss Universe through their attendance. The Grand Parade will take the fourth Filipina Miss Universe to the streets of Manila and Makati on Feb. 21. Catriona will again be welcomed with a homecoming parade at the Araneta Center on Feb. 23. Gray will return to the Smart Araneta Coliseum where her journey to the Miss Universe crown began when she became a Binibining Pilipinas queen.  A fan appreciation event will be held during her time here ...

Days before the 95 contestants of the 67th Miss Universe beauty pageants arrive in Bangkok, Thailand on Dec. 2, Miss Philippines Catriona Gray emerged as the top favorite to capture the crown, according to two online betting sites abroad. Gray, 24, leads the pack based on Sportsbet.com.au, a betting site in Australia. Other candidates who followed her, in order of ranking, were Thailand, Ecuador, South Africa, USA, Peru, Puerto Rico, Russia, Australia, Brazil and Vietnam. In Pinnacle.com, a licensed online betting site in Curacao and Malta, Gray is No. 1 with betting odds of 5.490. She is followed by candidates from Thailand, USA, Venezuela, Ecuador, South Africa, Puerto Rico, Russia, Peru and Brazil. In Nicerodds.co.uk, a betting site in the United Kingdom, Gray ties with Miss Ukraine for third place. On top of the list is Miss USA followed by Miss Venezuela. It's not only in betting sites that Gray hit the summit. Last Nov. 19, her debut single "We're In T...